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West Midlands Police have received an increasing number of video clips sent by the public exposing bad drivers. A cyclist from Birmingham, known only as Tim, created countless video clips from cameras on his bike. He sent them to the police, resulting in numerous motorists obtaining notices of intended prosecution. It is thought around 90% of clips submitted resulted in drivers being prosecuted.
Accordingly, police forces across England and Wales are receiving around 150,000 video clips annually. The increase in footage captured via helmet cameras, mobiles and dashcams is leading to more prosecutions for dangerous driving. Tim claims he started sending video footage to West Midlands Police three years ago and all his videos resulted in action.
There has been a significant rise in the number of people submitting footage for traffic investigations to the police. In 2017, West Midlands Police received 208 clips. This year, however, they have received in excess of 11,000. Videos showing drivers or motorcyclists using a mobile phone, not wearing a seatbelt, running red traffic lights or crossing white lines, are all being submitted to the police.
Sgt Stephen Evans of West Midlands Police explains that the rise in video clips being submitted is raising awareness of the poor standards of driving in the West Midlands area. He added that people feel empowered to report incidents and know the police will take action. Evans also cited a case whereby a driver was caught doing a U-turn on the A38 while coming off Spaghetti Junction. The four-lane traffic manoeuvre was incredibly dangerous and resulted in the driver receiving a £900 fine.
Despite posting cycling videos on social media, Tim insists there is no war between cyclists and motorists. He suggests there is a very small minority of drivers who are responsible for reckless driving. Tim says the majority of drivers just want to get home safely, regardless of whether they are in a car or on a bike
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